Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The Chinese word for tea.-Cha sze, a tea-expert; a tea-taster.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Tea; -- the Chinese (Mandarin) name, used generally in early works of travel, and now for a kind of rolled tea used in Central Asia.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The drink made by
infusing the dried leaves or buds of thetea plant in hot water, often served withmilk or cream and sugar added.
Etymologies
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AskApache Web Fire AskApache 2009
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Though it has lent its name to many other infusions, tea—from the Chinese word cha—is a drink prepared from the green leaves of a kind of camellia.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Though it has lent its name to many other infusions, tea—from the Chinese word cha—is a drink prepared from the green leaves of a kind of camellia.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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In Ireland, or at least in Dublin, the term "cha" is sometimes used for tea, and "char" was a common slang term for tea throughout British Empire and Commonwealth military forces in the 19th and 20th centuries, crossing over into civilian usage.
All about Tea 1995
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Rick — the cha-cha is a flirty and sexy dance, and I think he can bring all those elements.
Kristi Yamaguchi's "Underdog" Dancing Team Will Bring Some 'Tude to the Floor 2010
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TVGuide. com: Do you think the cha-cha is a good choice?
Kristi Yamaguchi's "Underdog" Dancing Team Will Bring Some 'Tude to the Floor 2010
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Cha cha cha is partnering with Universal Pictures and its Focus Features International unit for financing, international sales and distribution on an upcoming slate of five films.
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The phrase cha'rin didonai, to give grace, is one of frequent occurrence, and always means -- to confer a favour -- i.
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860
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After 2 phone calls and over an hour (over the course of which I heard the word cha many times which means "is lacking" ie not here) they finally worked out that the documents had gone home with the courier for chinese new year to his parents house.
TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010
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Plans to simplify 44 characters - including the one for tea, or "cha" - have met with a chorus of disapproval since they were first put out for public consultation by China's ministry of education.
Telegraph.co.uk: news business sport the Daily Telegraph newspaper Sunday Telegraph 2009
yarb commented on the word cha
Tea.
February 6, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cha
One third of an excuse to shake your booty, foo.
June 26, 2008
dontcry commented on the word cha
...cha, cha! Wordie Conga Line!
June 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word cha
No way. A cha cha cha ruined my day yesterday.
Why does this annoying -ay sound end off everything I say?
June 26, 2008
reesetee commented on the word cha
Eh?
June 26, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word cha
So they say.
June 26, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cha
Ugh, you'll pay.
June 26, 2008
asativum commented on the word cha
No way!
June 26, 2008
reesetee commented on the word cha
Way.
June 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word cha
Enough already, okay?
June 26, 2008
reesetee commented on the word cha
Whatever you say.
June 26, 2008
mollusque commented on the word cha
Ixnay.
June 27, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word cha
Manx, "not."
April 23, 2009
ambyellen commented on the word cha
also short for cha-cha, which bikini waxing blogger formerly fun calls vaginas. I find it hilarious.
May 3, 2010